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My name is Dennis, i am 53 now, will turn 54 on Dec. 27th. I am single, and looking for the "one". Divorced, have two adult children, five grandchildren. I am classified as disabled. I don't let that stop me from doing most things in my life. I served in the Army for seven years. It was during that time, i had an accident in a jeep. Come to find out, years later, that i had an herniated disk in my neck. At the time, and after my service, i was afraid to tell anyone, for fear of reprisal. I did not want to lose, or be denied employment. So, foolishly, i waited too long, and my nerves were damaged. Now i suffer in an agony of pain. Recently, after an MRI., i was given a diagnosis of Degenerative Bone Disease, and three more herniated disks. I also have D.B.D. in my back. Life is a misery, but it is my life. I live my life to the fullest possible.

I came to this site to help others, and hopefully, help myself. I have lived alone for a very long time. As i mentioned, i lost my one best friend. I would have been all alone, except for this site. Now, i have met a new best friend, Vicki. Plus, and this is a big PLUS, i now have several new friends! Hiya Chrissy, and Caprice! And one important to me, Doctor. Hi, Dr. Becker-Phelps. Without their expertise, and insights, i would be lost, and all alone. I can't forget to mention some other friends here, Thank You to, Tml, and FCL, I am honored to know all of you! And to all, a huge THANK YOU!!!!

I cannot live my life without you, all of you here I proudly call FRIEND!Dennis

Now, now, relax, take a few deep breaths. Better? Okay, so what if you have put it off, today is a new day, one filled with promise? You have listened to my scary surgery problems, and hey, guess what? I'm still here!!! If I can do it, anyone can!!!

Oh, and here is the good part, this surgery you need, only hurts a little compared to mine, it is as wind through the willows! When I had my appendix taken out, I wanted to go back to work the next day! This surgery on my neck, well, lets just say I am in a holding pattern?! The pain in my neck is a pain far worse than the one you will have!!! Trust me on that!

Nope, no more excuses! Get yourself in for the procedure, listen to your doctor, ask him questions, do not leave until you are satisfied you have all the information you need on this procedure! Then, you set up the surgery date, and be there for it! This is ho-hum to your surgeon, he has done this more times than Carter has pills!!! DO NOT BE AFRAID!!!

I will be right there beside you, all the way!!! You were/are there for me, now let me be there/here for you!!!! Go on, call that number and get the ball rollin! If at any time you feel scared, just think about the surgery I went through, on my neck? Come on, if I can trust the Dr. to get that close to my spinal collumn, you can let this Dr. get that close to your ovaries!!! Come on now, take that deep breath, blow it out forcefully, then make the call!!!

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